​Join us for the first hybrid event of The Healthcare Vision Exchange - an exclusive evening exploring how the NHS can turn digital ambition into real-world impact. Hear from leading voices in healthcare innovation - Dr Hannah Allen, Dr MaryAnn Ferreux, Dr Amar Ahmed, Professor Erika Denton, Alec Price-Forbes and Ravinder Kaur Sahota - as they examine the barriers to adoption, the realities of using AVT and digital tools in clinical practice, and the cultural factors - leadership, training, and collaboration - that turn ambition into meaningful progress.

​Stay for networking and conversation over drinks and Humdingers canapés, with curated gift bags awaiting all in-person guests.

• ​In-person spots are limited - apply early to secure your place. Attendance is subject to approval and will be confirmed by email.

• ​For online attendees, the Zoom link will be shared in the confirmation email, and the livestream will begin when the panel discussion starts.

​Program

• ​6:00 – 6:15 PM → Arrival & refreshments & gift boxes

• ​6:15 – 7:30 PM → Panel discussion + Q&A (75 mins)

• ​7:30 – 8:30 PM → Networking with drinks & Canapés by Humdingers Catering

​What you’ll learn:

​By the end of the panel, participants will gain:

• ​An understanding that digital adoption is as much cultural as it is technical.

• ​Awareness of the gap between NHS ambitions and frontline realities.

• ​Recognition of the critical role of leadership and clinician engagement in driving success.

• ​Insight into why training, communication, and co-design are essential for sustainable change.

• ​A realistic perspective that AI is not a quick fix - adoption requires trust, time, and alignment.

​Who should attend?

​If you’re involved in shaping, adopting or delivering digital health in the NHS, this panel is for you. Whether you’re a clinician on the frontline, a digital or transformation lead, a health tech innovator, or a policy or procurement decision-maker, you’ll gain insights directly from leaders driving real change.

​The Panel:

​We’re bringing together an exceptional panel of leaders shaping the future of NHS digital:

• ​Moderator: Dr Hannah Allen - Clinician, digital health leader, entrepreneur and Chief Medical Officer at Heidi.

• ​Moderator: Professor Erika Denton - Former National Medical Director for Transformation at NHS England; Consultant Radiologist, Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital; Honorary Professor, University of East Anglia.

• ​Speaker: Dr MaryAnn Ferreux - Chief Medical Officer at Health Innovation Kent Surrey Sussex and Non-Executive Director at two NHS Trusts.

• ​Speaker: Dr Amar Ahmed - Innovative GP Partner & Trainer at Wilmslow Health Centre, bringing frontline NHS experience to health-technology consultancy.

• ​Speaker: Ravinder Kaur Sahota - Interim Operational CIO at The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

• ​Speaker: Dr Alec Price-Forbes - National CCIO at NHS England, Consultant Rheumatologist and digital health leader with a proven record in driving interoperability, EPR convergence, and patient-centred digital transformation across the NHS.